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Trouble Shooting
Problem: Cleaner is sluggish or has stopped operating.
Solution: • Check Hammer Head for blockage inside the Oscillator chamber.
• Clean your fi lter system, empty pump basket and empty skimmer/weir
basket.
• Clean cartridge inside cartridge fi lter, if one is installed.
• Inspect the Regulator Valve and fl ush away any debris buildup.
• Check the footpad under the Hammer Head for wear.
• Make sure the curved tips of the suction seal is facing upwards.
• Ensure that the skimmer/weir vacuum lid is fi tted correctly and check for
cracks.
• Check the hose for blockage.
• Check the hose for leaks by lifting each section above water while pump
is running.
• Using your Flow Gauge, verify proper water fl ow to your Cleaner.
• Backwash and rinse system.
• Run your sand fi lter on bypass/circulate. If Hammer Head performs
better, consult a pool shop in your area.
Problem: Cleaner gets stuck on steps.
Solution: • Adjust the Eyeball Diverter of the return fl ow towards the problem area
to guide the Cleaner away from the steps.
• Verify proper hose length and correct position of the Hose Weights.
• Remove or add one hose section.
• Using your Flow Gauge, verify proper water fl ow to your Cleaner.
• Using your Flow Gauge, Increase or decrease the fl ow to your cleaner
with-in the maximum/minimum range by adjusting the valve.
• Check the footpad under the Hammer Head pool cleaner for wear.
Problem: Cleaner travels in a repetitve pattern.
Solution: • Adjust Eyeball Diverters downwards.
• Verify proper hose length and correct position of the Hose Weights.
• Remove or add one hose section.
• Using your Flow Gauge, verify proper water fl ow to your Cleaner.
• Inspect the Regulator Valve and fl ush away any debris buildup.
• Check that the hose sections are straight; if not straighten up the coiled
hose and lay it in the warm sun for day or two.
• Ensure the swivel on top of the Hammer Head pool cleaner is rotating
freely and is screwed on securely.
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